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We remember James Moses Simpson
We remember James Moses Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1861
sibling
David George Simpson
Source:5476499
1861
1863
sibling
Emily Ann Simpson
Source:5476499
1863
1866
1869
sibling
Charles William Simpson
Source:5476499
1869
1871
dates
Age 4
Source:9210139
2nd April 1871
1871
location
'Scooks Cottage' Faversham, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9210139
2nd April 1871
1874
sibling
Thomas Henry Simpson
Source:5476499
1874
1881
dates
Age 14
Source:9210142
3rd April 1881
1881
employment
Carter
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9210142
3rd April 1881
1881
location
38. Thornton Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9210142
3rd April 1881
1888
dates
Age 22
Source:9210152
19th August 1888
1888
marriage
Rebecca Eliza Fright
Source:9210152
19th August 1888
1889
children
Percy Henry Simpson
Source:9210158
1889
1890
children
James Simpson
Source:9210145
1890
1891
dates
Age 24
Source:9210145
5th April 1891
1891
location
24. Sussex Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9210147
5th April 1891 - 31st March 1901
1893
children
Thomas Richard Simpson
Source:9210158
1893
1896
children
George Frederick Simpson
Source:9210158
1896
1901
dates
Age 34
Source:9210147
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Gas Works
Ramsgate Corporation
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9210147
31st March 1901
1902
children
Harry Edward Simpson
Source:9210158
3rd June 1902
1906
children
Nellie Rebecca Simpson
Source:9210158
3rd October 1906
1906
children
William James Simpson
Source:9210155
3rd October 1906
1909
children
Ethel Kate Simpson
Source:9210158
25th April 1909
1911
dates
Age 44
Source:9210158
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carman
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9210158
2nd April 1911
1911
location
04. Gloucester Villa's. St. Luke's Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9210158
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 46
Source:9210155
4th August 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9210155
4th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
290492
Royal Engineers
Source:9210155
4th August 1915
1915
location
24. Denmark Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9210155
4th August 1915
1947
dates
Age 80
Source:9210163
1947
service
British Army
Pioneer
111068
Royal Engineers
Source:4046287
service
British Army
Private
290492
Labour Corps
Source:4046287
1947
death
Not War Related
I can be contacted privately for details
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:5476474
Source:9210163
23rd February 1947
burial
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9210175
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Scooks Cottage' Faversham, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| 04. Gloucester Villa's. St. Luke's Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 24. Denmark Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th August 1915 | |
| 24. Sussex Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 5th April 1891 - 31st March 1901 | |
| 38. Thornton Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 111068 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 290492 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 290492 | Royal Engineers |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Simpson | son | 1890 | |
| William James Simpson | son | 3rd October 1906 | |
| Percy Henry Simpson | son | 1889 | |
| Thomas Richard Simpson | son | 1893 | |
| George Frederick Simpson | son | 1896 | |
| Harry Edward Simpson | son | 3rd June 1902 | |
| Nellie Rebecca Simpson | daughter | 3rd October 1906 | |
| Ethel Kate Simpson | daughter | 25th April 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Page | mother | ||
| Charles Henry Simpson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David George Simpson | brother | 1861 | |
| Emily Ann Simpson | sister | 1863 | |
| Thomas Henry Simpson | brother | 1874 | |
| Charles William Simpson | brother | 1869 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Eliza Fright | wife | 19th August 1888 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Moses Simpson | Lorine84 | |
| James Simpson and Family in Ramsgate Kent | Lorine84 | |
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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